Junior Evaluation Officer (Research Officer)

Work environment

The Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch (EPMRB) at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is currently seeking dynamic, goal-oriented and highly flexible individuals to join its team at the EC-03 level.

EPMRB's evaluation and performance measurement activities are focused on supporting the Department in achieving results for Canadians and the renewal of the relationship with Indigenous peoples.

If you have a desire to work in a dynamic environment, and enjoy the opportunity of exploring a wide range of themes, policy issues, legislation and regulation, we have excellent opportunities for you.

Our evaluators collaborate with diverse stakeholders, travel and are encouraged to seek creative ways to deliver evaluation by working in teams and with external consultants and experts. EPMRB is especially focused on supporting evaluator learning and growth.

If you are up for the challenge, we hope you will consider applying.

Intent of the process

THESE POSITIONS ARE WITH THE AUDIT AND EVALUATION SECTOR IN GATINEAU. However, if you are found qualified and if opportunities become available, you could be considered in other sectors of the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

A Degree is a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience contributing to the design and conduct of evaluations and/or social science research projects;

Experience collecting and analyzing information and data;

Experience contributing to the writing of evaluations and/or research reports.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications).

A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset;

Experience working in an evaluation and/or performance measurement unit;

Experience working with stakeholders such as central agencies, other federal departments, academia, non-government organizations, or civil society;

Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the mandate of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada;

Knowledge of the federal government’s policies and standards on Evaluation and Performance Measurement;

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues;

Ability to effectively communicate orally;

Ability to effectively communicate in writing;

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Judgement;

Teamwork;

Reliability;

Initiative;

Effective interpersonal skills.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs).

Employment equity measures may be applied.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime;

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada including to remote communities.

Other information

1) Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

2) PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

3) Persons employed in the federal public service could be considered for acting, assignment, deployment and secondment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.